I've seen him about 4 times in the last 5 years. He sits down in a chair now the whole time except the last song. It's not as good as 10 years ago. It's only worth it if you've never seen him at all. If you expect the way it was on Austin City Limits or live in Memphis or Ole Miss, you will not see that. If you are a musician, the band is very good. He played at our Elvis Festival here in Tupelo about 4 years ago and it was a short concert ,maybe 50 minutes, maybe 1 hour. not really worth it for $40. I would go if it is your first and only time to see him. He will not play much longer at all, his concert days are about over.

re: Anyone been to a BB King concert lately?(Posted by Tds & Beer on 1/18/13 at 2:03 pm to THRILLHO)

I know people going to tonight's show in Jackson. I will let you know what they say if I think about it. They were trying to get me to go, but I just don't have any desire to go sit in a theatre and listen to a really old BB sitting in his chair. I think I would be kind of bored after a little while. But he's been entertaining for a long time. I'm sure he will tell some great stories and things like that.

I have seen him 3 times, the last time was about 30 years ago (damn I feel old after typing that). He sat the whole time during the last concert so that is nothing new. Sometimes you just have to live with great old memories rather than risk replacing those with a dissapointment so I will probably not catch him live again...lots of cds and Pandora to keep me happy.

re: Anyone been to a BB King concert lately?(Posted by blueslover on 1/19/13 at 11:47 am to THRILLHO)

quote:Will just cross my fingers and hope he's still alive for JF.

not a bad call, I've seen him multiple times through the years but wouldn't pay top dollar at this point- unless you've never seen him. He is near the top of the mountain as a living legend among all musicians. His individual show is much more expansive than festival appearances. Top notch band that is worth the money with bigger shows too.

As others said, Buddy Guy, now THAT is another question. Anyone who has never seen him should. At 76 he definitely absolutely still has it. So much so that when I see him I say to myself, "Dayum, I hope I still have it near as much as he does when I get that old."